Advice needed: Should I buy this frame?

Hello all,

Need some advice on a frame. Looking to build up my first fixie, so need a good frame to start with that won't cost me fuckloads.

Found this on the bay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=310012303742&_trksid=p3984.cWAT.m240.lVI

Think it would make a good build? Is it worth the money etc?

Think it'll need a new BB, anyone know if it's hard to find / super expensive for this frame? On that note, does anyone happen to know if it's french or english thread?

It's mr Freshtripe that sells it, he seems to know what he's doing so just want double check with you lot before I dosh up. Oh, hope you don't mind this freshtripe :)

thanks in advance ya'll

oh, and now don't you lot go buy it right in front of my eyes thankyouverymuch

Looks nice, although a bit expensive but probably the right ballpark if you don't want to hunt for a frame. Hard to tell if it will be French or English BB as it varied on French bikes at this time. The only way to tell is measure the shell width to check it is 68mm (French or English) and rule out Italian (70mm). Then ask the seller to look at the cup threading or thread in the cups if it came with a BB. French will be right hand (standard) thread both sides, English will be left hand thread on drive side. If it has a French BB then ask the seller to include it or start hunting ebay, but it will be a bit of a pain in the arse.

By the way, French frames often also had a different steerer tube inside diameter and so need a different size quill stem. However, the difference is small (22mm instaed of standard 22.2mm) and some careful sandpapering of a standard stem will sort it out.

Forgot to say: Passed an email to Freshtripe with some questions and the frame takes standard 1" stems, and he says it's english or french threads. So hopefully not french then I take it...

Buy something with proper ends.

i would agree with ma3k but if your budget is 85 squid then its very unlikely you will be able to find a frame with "proper ends"

I spotted the polar opposite of that frame for you kboy- Alloy/carbon. Guy had advertised it before so haggle.
Frame costs 160, forks 80, seller has listed frame, forks, headset for 130 posted.
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=5&i=602840&t=602840

^not super-duper-cheap but mainly to let you know that there are options out there.
Also freshtripe sorry don't want to step on your toes man! you'll get a buyer u knows it.

hey thanks all for the comments.

provenrad: cheers for the link, but im looking for something classic

I´m really tempted to get the frame. Mainly to get going, will take me a month or two to source parts, but also I don´t think I´ll find a frame much cheaper... oh the worries of the modern man...

Fair dos man... classic = steel ;-)
Ebay 501 claude from roberto

provenrad Fair dos man... classic = steel ;-)
Ebay 501 claude from roberto

yeah having my eyes on that too... think it will end under 85? That looks like it needs a respray though, i´d like to keep my frame in original paint if possible

i like that possible gitane. lots of chrome and the paintwork gives it character. £85 is probably about right if a little steep. it's worth paying a bit extra sometimes if you really like the look of the frame though

^agreed. Wait and see what that claude goes for (was 12.50 when I posted it) and the Gitane will seem better value!
The Git has less rust, nicer cast dropouts, chromed stays/forks, and better paint.

There are people asking bling-bling about shipping to Aus & the US for that CB!
Surely not?

allrighty, i gave in and bought it. I did the old "if someone else bought it would i get really pissed off? if yes: buy it!"

and yes I would be. Really like the paint job and the chrome, and fuckit, riding fixie is all about looking kool anyway isnt it?

thanks for your help all, gimme a while to source parts and I´ll see you on the streets

Good call, dude.

£85 is nothing for a frame, particularly one that you like... Enjoy it!

Post on here if you're looking for parts, everyone has bits and bobs lying around that they don't need...

Good luck!

well i cant see it uz some one grabbed it, hope it was you if you were after it

vegansdontneedgears: Yup, I got it.

Sano: cheers dude! Will need loads of bits for it, so will post a list here

riding fixie is all about looking kool anyway isnt it?

the unofficial subtitle of this forum???

http://www.missionbicycle.com/gallery i need some advice on is this a good frame and is it to much to pay for a frame like this over all including painting and shipping it wll cost 300 pounds what do you think ?

I think for a lot less you could get the same result. The result being generic hipsterfixieskidder.

http://www.missionbicycle.com/gallery i need some advice on is this a good frame and is it to much to pay for a frame like this over all including painting and shipping it wll cost 300 pounds what do you think ?

Massive Win!

I think for a lot less you could get the same result. The result being generic hipsterfixieskidder.

Agree 100%

Get a cheap road frame off ebay, get it sprayed up whatever colour you like at armourtex and your done.

i have already had a old road frame currently selling it but i wanted to get a nice new school track frame straight forks and everything and hippy i am far from generic hipsterfixieskidder so becarful wat you say thanks .do any of you know a cheaper frame thats what im looking for

That's hippy told. Becarful now.